Apostel en vier engelen 1609 - 1660

"Apostel en vier engelen" (Apostle and Four Angels) is a drawing created between 1609 and 1660 by the Italian Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Vanni. The drawing depicts a dramatic scene of a seated, bearded apostle surrounded by four angels. The angels' poses and expressions are full of energy and movement, suggesting a powerful narrative. The composition, executed in delicate hatching, showcases Vanni's masterful control of light and shadow. This small-scale drawing, measuring just 370 mm in height and 343 mm in width, demonstrates the artist's exceptional skill in capturing the human form and conveying intense emotion.